Ingredients

6 ounces (1 1/4 cups) pitted, chopped sweet cherries

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

4 slices rustic bread

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup fresh ricotta

Grated zest of 1 lemon

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cherries and sugar; let macerate 10 minutes.

Brush bread with olive oil and toast until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix ricotta with lemon zest. Spread bread with ricotta and top with cherries. Garnish with more zest.